New York State is still without a budget as the State Legislature is expected to reconvene today to pass another budget extender. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday saying that a budget extender … [Read more...]
State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations
The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]
Bail Reform, Housing Issues Holding Up State Budget
Housing and bail reform disputes are holding up the passage of the New York State Budget. The April 1 deadline for the budget came and went with no bills being passed. The Democrat controlled Legislature is taking issue with two proposals by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 23, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses points in his State of the County address, occupancy taxes, the state budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars
A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]
Agriculture Buildings Now Exempt from Natural Gas Ban in Proposed NYS Budget
Agriculture buildings, such as barns, are now exempt from a natural gas ban proposed in the New York State executive budget. State Senator George Borrello advocated that the change be made to Governor Kathy Hochul's 30-day amendments. Borrello … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System – March 2, 2023
We spoke with the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice Dekoff about proposed cuts to libraries in the state budget. … [Read more...]
Library Directors Asking NYS Representatives to Restore Library Funding Cut in State Budget
Library directors will be lobbying state representatives to restore a $3.5 million cut in library aid as well as a $20 million cut in library construction funds to the state budget. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice … [Read more...]
State Senate Republicans Unveil Proposal for ‘More Affordable New York’
Members of the State Senate Republican Conference have unveiled a proposal for "A More Affordable New York." This is one of several initiatives being proposed as part of the conference’s "Rescue New York Agenda." The Conference specifically … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – February 9, 2023
State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on the proposed 2024 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
